Supreme Court
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Supreme Court seeks Centre's SOP on pellet gun use, issues notice on plea seeking ban
India | Jul 30, 2026, 12:06 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has sought the Centre's Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on the use of pellet guns while hearing a plea seeking a ban on their use for crowd control. The petition also seeks compensation for those injured during the July 20 Jantar Mantar police action.
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Sonam Raghuvanshi surrenders before Meghalaya court after Supreme Court cancels her bail
India | Jul 30, 2026, 07:28 AM ISTSonam Raghuvanshi, the accused and a resident of Indore in Madhya Pradesh, was remanded to judicial custody on Tuesday, East Khasi Hills district Superintendent of Police Vivek Syiem said.
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Mahaprabhu Jagannath film release cleared after Supreme Court dismisses Odisha government's plea
Entertainment | Jul 29, 2026, 12:30 PM ISTOn Wednesday, the Supreme Court dismissed the Odisha government's plea challenging the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath.
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Speed News: Akhilesh Yadav slams Centre, says 'Pradhan' dropped to shield PM
Originals | Jul 28, 2026, 07:26 PM ISTAkhilesh Yadav slams Centre over Paper Leak, says 'Pradhan' dropped to shield PM. Gaurav Gogoi Questions BJP says 21 Students Died, Yet Pradhan Was Celebrated. 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Japan, tsunami advisory issued after nationwide tremors. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Final report on Air India crash to be filed in October, Centre tells SC; reveals reason for delay
India | Jul 28, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTThe horror killed more than 250 people as only one person survived the tragedy after an Air India flight AI-171 crashed in Ahmedabad shortly after take-off. The AAIB's draft final report on the probe will be filed in October before the Supreme Court.
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CJP protest: SC orders immediate release of detained students with no prior criminal cases
India | Jul 28, 2026, 12:52 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of students detained during the NEET protest, provided they have no prior criminal record. The court also issued notices to seven states over allegations of excessive police force and directed authorities to preserve all CCTV footage.
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Law will take action against anyone who committed atrocities against students during protests: CJI
India | Jul 28, 2026, 12:15 PM ISTThe CJI stated that there must be a thorough investigation into this matter and there is no doubt about that. The investigation must be independent, fair, and transparent and we will announce its composition later, he said.
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Families of injured cops move SC, seek safety norms for personnel and action against CJP instigators
India | Jul 28, 2026, 09:23 AM ISTThe families of four injured police personnel have moved the Supreme Court seeking guidelines for the protection of officers on duty and accountability for those who incite violence against police. The petition also seeks equal protection of police personnel's constitutional rights.
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IGP Kiran S to head SIT reconstituted to probe Ram Temple donation theft case
India | Jul 27, 2026, 04:29 PM ISTThe UP government informed the Supreme Court that it has constituted a new four-member SIT, headed by IGP Kiran S., to investigate the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The Court directed the inclusion of a forensic auditor as the fifth member of the SIT.
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'Mere agitation can't justify lathicharge': SC on police action against Jantar Mantar protesters
India | Jul 27, 2026, 11:50 AM ISTThe Supreme Court said the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and police excess cannot be justified. The top court also indicated it may frame nationwide guidelines governing peaceful demonstrations.
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CJI calls out 'reckless reporting', says no plea filed in SC over police action on CJP protesters
India | Jul 25, 2026, 01:26 AM ISTChief Justice of India Surya Kant dismissed as "reckless" media reports claiming that he had refused an urgent hearing on the July 20 police action against students.
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Supreme Court bans posting, uploading court proceedings on social media without prior permission
India | Jul 24, 2026, 02:33 PM ISTSupreme Court issued notice to Centre, and State governments on a plea seeking restraint on unauthorised extraction, dissemination and monetisation of court proceedings video on social media and other digital platforms.
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SC seeks details from Centre on NEET paper leaks, says put an end to series of errors
India | Jul 24, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTThe Centre is willing to walk 10 extra miles to address problems faced by students," SG Tushar Mehta told Supreme Court on steps to curb NEET paper leaks.
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Raja Raghuvanshi murder case: SC cancels Sonam's bail, orders her to surrender within 3 weeks
India | Jul 23, 2026, 12:39 PM ISTIndore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi was hacked to death in May 2025, allegedly by three hitmen in his wife Sonam's presence in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills district.
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Speed News: Sonam Wangchuk offers to end fast if protesters face no action
Originals | Jul 23, 2026, 12:12 AM ISTSonam Wangchuk writes to centre, offers to end fast if protesters face no action. Rahul Gandhi demands Pradhan's resignation, accountability over student assaults. CJI Surya Kant warns against wasting court's time in CJP protest violence issue.
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Supreme Court seeks MP govt's response on alternate namaz site near Bhojshala, hearing on July 24
India | Jul 22, 2026, 11:55 AM ISTThe Supreme Court has sought the Madhya Pradesh government's response on providing a prayer site adjacent to the disputed Bhojshala complex after the Muslim side claimed the alternate namaz site is too far from the monument.
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Uddhav Sena moves SC against Lok Sabha Speaker for approving merger of its six MPs to Shinde Sena
Maharashtra | Jul 21, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTAhead of the Monsoon Session, Om Birla on July 18 approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Shiv Sena led by Shinde. In the meantime, Sanjay Raut of the Uddhav Thackeray-led outfit said the move amounted to "rape and murder" of democracy.
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Govt tables bill to raise Supreme Court judges' strength in Lok Sabha: All you need to know
India | Jul 20, 2026, 01:33 PM ISTThe Centre has introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha to raise the apex court's sanctioned strength from 33 to 37 judges. The bill was tabled amid Opposition protests on the first day of the Monsoon Session.
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Supreme Court flags stress on students, tells Centre not to introduce third language in Class 9
Education | Jul 16, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTSC Justice B.V. Nagarathna lashed out at Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) saying that the introduction of third language in Class 9 will add to students' stress. The third language should be introduced in Class 6 and not in 9th, said the SC judge.
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Two law students arrested for creating ruckus in SC on July 10, remanded to police custody
India | Jul 15, 2026, 07:16 AM ISTThe main accused is Prabal Pratap Singh (24), a third-year law student at Lucknow University, while the second accused is Chander Bhan (23), a second-year law student at Lucknow University.